(ePhotocorp via Getty Images) You know, by now, the story of Bhishma and his unbreakable vow. By pledging to stay celibate and never marry, young prince Devavrata became Bhishma, or the fierce one.

“In my beginning is my end.” [1] These words of TS Eliot’s have a certain resonance when one looks at the career of Bhishma in the Mahabharata. Bhisma had a life before his arrival on earth. The story ...

On the sacred day of Bhishma Ashtami, it is believed that venerating Bhishma bestows virtues such as righteousness, truth, and charity upon devotees. Bhishma, revered for his wisdom, imparted crucial ...

Bhishma Ashtami falls year on year on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in the month of Magha (January – February). The day marks the death anniversary of Bhishma Pitamah, ...

Bhishma Ashtami or ‘Bhishmashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to ‘Bhishma’ of the great Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. It is believed that Bhishma, also known as ‘Ganga Putr Bhism’ or ‘Bhishma Pitamaha ...

Bhishma Pitamah was a key character in the Mahabharata, known for his unwavering dedication, loyalty, and sacrifice. He took a lifelong vow of celibacy to honor his father, Shantanu, and was blessed ...

As mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, Bhishma bowed for celibacy and followed it throughout his life. Due to his loyalty and devotion, Bhishma was blessed with a boon to choose the time of his death.

Shattila Ekadashi: Tithi, shubh muhurat, vrat vidhi, and holy chants to recite during this... However, the devotees shall observe fasting on February 1 and break it on the following day - Bhishma ...